“We have every right to feel very pleased and proud about these certifications,” said Mr Vande Velde.

“Each of the reports resulted in great feedback comments, with only a few small areas for us to continue to work on.”

He added: “The achievement of these standards is down to the collective effort of many departments and individuals throughout our business, and a genuine understanding across MSC that sustainability and operational standards are critical to our overall performance as a leading global company.”

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